They Said It: Best Quotes Of 2020
What were the best quotes from the Baltimore sports world in 2020? Here are a few, from Marlon Humphrey to Anthony Cowan Jr. to Mike Elias.
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Orioles Notebook: Keegan Akin, Dean Kremer Have Leg Up In Rotation Battle
Keegan Akin and Dean Kremer had some impressive outings when they were called up to the Orioles this past season, and Brandon Hyde expects both pitchers to successfully compete for spots in the rotation during spring training.
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After Challenging Year, Orioles LHP John Means Optimistic For Future
Orioles lefty John Means had a challenging 2020 in more ways than one, but he finished the season strong. Now, he’s looking forward to building on that in 2021.
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Ryan Mountcastle Shows Potential To Be Cornerstone Player For Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle earned plenty of praise for his play after being promoted to the Orioles in August — and now has a chance to be in the middle of Baltimore’s lineup for years to come.
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How Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde Distinguished Himself In 2020
Had Brandon Hyde been eligible for a Most Valuable Oriole vote, he would’ve made it on Stan “The Fan” Charles’ ballot — and there are plenty of reasons why.
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Orioles LHP John Means Finishing Challenging Year On Positive Note
After struggling for most of the season, John Means has allowed just one run in three straight starts. “You never just want to have a whole year that you can’t figure it out,” Means said. “I think being able to come into my own and being able to just calm down a little bit and pitch well is definitely going to help me going into the offseason.”
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Orioles Face Critical Series With Yankees In Latest Twist To 2020 Season
The Orioles and the Yankees meet Sept. 11-13 for four games that could decide a spot in the postseason, and manager Brandon Hyde has been impressed by what his young pitchers have brought to the rotation.
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What Looms For The Orioles At MLB Trade Deadline?
If Orioles GM Mike Elias has an opportunity to add more young talent at the MLB trade deadline, he’s going to make a deal. “If you’re a playoff-bound team or you’re in a playoff race, I think relievers are more valuable to you than anyone else,” Elias said.
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Orioles Make Quick Adjustment After COVID-19 Derails Marlins Series
To many of the Orioles players and coaches, the challenges that arose this week with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic were inevitable. “I think there is a little bit of concern,” Brandon Hyde said, “but we want to play, our guys want to play.”
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Orioles Notebook: John Means’ Status Unclear, Dwight Smith Jr. Working His Way Back
With John Means suffering from arm fatigue, the Orioles’ Opening Day starter remains a question mark. “We’re definitely going to take a conservative route with John because he means so much to us, and his future,” Brandon Hyde said, “so we’re still weighing our options there.”
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